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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Volvo S90?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Vito Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Vito Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,898 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 281 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo S90 is visibly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is marginally lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 937 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries substantially more – 1,077 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 559 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
Mercedes Vito Bus
Volvo S90

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Mercedes Vito Bus

The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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